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Use of Unmarked Mobile Speed Cameras Have your say: Request to name Ron Versace Old Petrie Town Offers Stunning Wedding Flood-resilient Bridge for Draper
The use of unmarked mobile speed cameras is just one of a Reserve Packages Moreton Bay Regional Council has completed
suite of measures employed by the Queensland Police Ser- Moreton Bay Regional Council is seeking community Mid Week pop up wedding packages have arrived at construction on the $5 million Bunya Road bridge
vice (QPS) aimed at reducing the state’s road toll. feedback on a proposal to name a Bray Park reserve, Old Petrie Town! The experienced and dedicated team project at Draper providing better access for local
There are 18 unmarked mobile speed camera vehicles in use across which was once part of an airstrip, in honour of the will ensure your day runs seamlessly and will be one motorists and improved response times for emergency services
Queensland. land’s former owner and long-time resident Ron Versace. that you and your guests will remember for many years to come. in times of severe weather.
During the 2016-17 financial year there were 106,741 notices issued Council received the application to name the area on the corner With packages starting from just $2500, there’s a package to suit Division 10 Councillor Matt Constance officially opened the
by unmarked mobile speed cameras in Queensland and 163,176 no- of Samsonvale Road and Versace Avenue ‘Ron Versace Reserve’ every couple. The team are more than happy to help you tailor a 80m-long bridge on Friday, February 23 together with Federal
tices issued by marked mobile speed cameras. at its coordination committee meeting on Tuesday, February 6. package to suit your needs. Member for Dickson, Peter Dutton MP and members of the local
The QPS has no plan to phase out the use of unmarked mobile speed Division 8 Councillor Mick Gillam said Ron Versace and his family SES.
cameras. owned the land where the reserve and nearby houses now sit for The new 10m-wide, two-lane structure replaces the previous
Recent research (Monash University Accident Research Centre more than four decades, with the old airstrip stretching between one-way, low-level bridge and has been built at a higher level
(MUARC) – Cameron) has determined that the mixed use of both co- Francis Road and Samsonvale Road. to minimise the impact of floodwaters cutting access to the
vert and overt mobile speed cameras would produce the best road “It’s amazing to think that this area, which is now home to causeway during times of heavy rainfall and storms.
safety outcomes due to the strong effect that covert cameras have on hundreds of young families, used to be an airstrip, one which “The new Bunya Road bridge provides a more accessible and
fatality crashes (as their unknown nature suppresses vehicle speeds Ron Versace himself used,” Cr Gillam said. flood-resilient emergency route for motorists who know all too
across the network thus reducing crash severity) combined with the “In addition to living in the area for 44 years, Ron was a member well the 6km detour they previously had to take each time the
substantial general effect overt cameras have on casualty crashes. of the Pine Rivers Lions Club for more than four decades, and old bridge was flooded,” Cr Constance said.
Results of the 2017 evaluation conducted by MUARC estimated that served as its President for five years.” Fauna crossing infrastructure has also been installed underneath
the Camera Detected Offence Program (CDOP) was associated with Residents have up until March 14, 2018 to provide feedback and the bridge to provide safe passage for animals moving between
an overall reduction in police-reported casualty crashes of between can have their say by emailing mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or the local environment.
24 and 30 per cent from 2013 and 2015. This represents an annual writing to PO Box 159, Caboolture QLD 4510.
crash saving of 3,900 police-reported crashes between 2013 and
2015, translating to annual savings to the community of around $1.6
billion per year. Over 98% of the saving associated with the program
are attributed to the mobile speed camera program with its’ ‘any- The Pop Up wedding packages include Celebrant Jane Ward to
where, anytime’ philosophy. officiate your ceremony. Jane will complete all relevant legal
paperwork for you and help you design your ceremony vows
HAVE YOUR SAY from an extensive list. Pre-wedding rehearsal, commemorative
copy of your ceremony, decorative marriage certificate and the
use of a PA system.
Leoni Bolt Photography includes a 1.5 hour digital
photography package. You can view her stunning work at
www.leoniboltphotography.com
Complete ceremony hire and set up under the beautiful 350 year
old Fig Tree Grove with wet weather back up locations. Bridal
Bouquet, wedding cake, Canapes and so much more!
Healthy & Active Moreton Contact the team today for available dates and further details. Beginners 6 - 7pm, $8
Contact the office on (07) 3285 5934 Wednesday through to
Bookings are now open for over 240 free and low Saturdays or via email on opt.events@ymcabrisbane.org
cost Adventure Program activities. From March Image credit: Leoni Bolt Photography
to June 2018 Moreton Bay residents can discover Easy Intermediate 7 - 8.30pm, $10
sport, recreation and adventure activities available in the
Moreton Bay Region for very little out of pocket expense. Why
not trying something new like golf, and challenge yourself or BOTH classes for $12.00
on the high ropes, or just paddle your worries away with
stand up paddle boarding. Bookings are required, head to - Bray Community Hall
www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthy-active/adventure
Mundin Street, Petrie

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